Termitomyces
| Termitomyces | |
|---|---|
| Termitomyces reticulatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Termitomyces R.Heim, 1942 |
| Type species | |
| Termitomyces striatus (Beeli) R.Heim | |
| Synonyms | |
|
1945 Podabrella Singer | |
Termitomyces is a genus of the termite mushrooms, the basidiomycete fungi belonging to the family Lyophyllaceae. Termitomyces fungi and fungus-farming termites (Macrotermitinae) co-depend to survive, as the termites house and culture the fungi, and the fungi in turn provide foods for the termites. Termitomyces mushrooms are edible, and are highly regarded for their flavor.